The decree provides for the allocation of at least 26. 3% of GDP to the security and defense sector in 2025. Priority areas of funding have been identified, including the development of the Armed Forces and cybersecurity.
In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, Russian troops dropped explosives from a UAV on a car. Two men, aged 28 and 24, sustained explosive injuries and contusions and are in hospital.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power has announced $237 million in support of Ukrainians in need. The funds will be used to provide vital assistance, including medical and market-based assistance, to conflict-affected people as winter approaches.
Swedish police confirm a shooting near the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm. In Copenhagen, two explosions occurred near the Israeli embassy, and three people were detained. The incidents took place against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East.
Copenhagen police arrested three people after the nighttime bombings near the Israeli Embassy in Hellerup. Two of the men were detained at the central station, and another was detained elsewhere in the city.
In Kyiv, a temporary deterioration in air quality has been recorded due to increased dust concentrations. The KCSA recommends closing windows, limiting outdoor activities and drinking plenty of water until the situation improves.
Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk with three guided aerial bombs. The attack wounded a 54-year-old man and damaged garages and a car.
EU ambassadors have approved a new sanctions mechanism aimed at countering Russia's hybrid actions. It will come into force next week, and names will be added to the sanctions list later.
The Galician District Court of Lviv imposed on Ostap Stakhiv a pre-trial restraint in the form of arrest for 60 days without bail. The blogger is suspected of fraud and disseminating information about the location of the Armed Forces.
On the morning of October 2, Sloviansk came under enemy fire. The attack damaged a private hotel, wounded one person, and damaged private homes.
A local farmer found a FAB-500 high-explosive aircraft bomb in his field. The SES sappers removed and destroyed the explosive object, urging him not to touch suspicious findings.
Romania has scrambled its F-18 and F-16 fighter jets after detecting Russian drones heading for Ukraine. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned Russia's attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine as a violation of international law.
UZ has launched an updated website booking. uz.gov.ua with enhanced functionality for buying railway tickets. New features are available, including verification via Diia.Signature and improved search for train connections.
The strategy identifies demographic threats and ways to overcome them in Ukraine. The goal is to ensure demographic growth, preserve human capital, and create conditions for the return of Ukrainians who have been forced to leave the country.
Russian UAVs attacked power facilities in Sumy region, damaging equipment. Due to the fighting and other reasons, 654 settlements were left without electricity, with consumption in line with seasonal levels.
The enemy sent reserves for flanking attacks on Vuhledar, exhausting the Ukrainian defense. The command allowed units to withdraw from the city to save personnel and equipment.
Ukraine's Defense Minister announced an increase in production of drones, long-range weapons, and ballistic missiles in 2025. Ukraine has invested $4 billion in the development of the defense industry and plans to increase funding.
The charitable organization Save Ukraine together with Bring Kids Back UA returned 7 children from the occupied Kherson region and Crimea. The total number of rescued children has reached 508, including 115 orphans.
The Danish police are investigating two explosions that occurred near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen overnight. No one was injured, police have increased their presence in the area and are conducting an extensive investigation.
Russian troops dropped explosives from a drone on a shuttle bus in Antonivka. A 69-year-old woman was seriously injured and died in an ambulance. There were 20 passengers on the bus at the time of the attack.
As of the morning of October 2, the level of air pollution in Kyiv is low. KCSA reports that the radiation background in the city is normal.
The Orlivka ferry crossing point resumed operations after Russia attacked the port and border infrastructure of Odesa region.
The President of Ukraine discussed expanding cooperation to strengthen the defense sector at the second International Defense Industries Forum. The event brought together more than 30 countries and nearly 300 companies.
Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone on Antonivka, injuring an 80-year-old woman. Two other local residents were injured when an explosive device detonated near a bus stop.
More than 30,000 Hasidic pilgrims arrived in Uman to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Due to Iran's shelling of Israel and the closure of airspace, more than 14,000 pilgrims were unable to reach the city.
Samantha Power, USAID Administrator, made her third visit to Kyiv since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. She expressed her admiration for the resilience of the Ukrainian people and her willingness to discuss further support for Ukraine.
Russian troops conducted an air strike on Dergachi in Kharkiv region, injuring 7 people, including a 14-year-old boy. The strikes were carried out by two Su-34 aircraft from the Belgorod region of Russia.
EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell condemned Iran's attack on Israel, warning of the risk of escalation. He called for an immediate ceasefire in the region and reaffirmed the EU's commitment to preventing a regional war.
During the night, Russians fired 14 times at Sumy region, 20 explosions were recorded. As a result of a Shahed UAV air strike on critical infrastructure, three territorial communities lost power.
A fire broke out in Izmail district of Odesa region as a result of an enemy attack. Rescuers promptly extinguished the fire, and two victims were taken to the hospital.
